Sputum Flashcards
1
Q
Bacterial Infection
A
Yellow
Green
Rust-colored
Clear/Transparent
Purulent
Blood-streaked
mucoid
viscoid
2
Q
Viral Infection
A
Mucoid
Viscid
Blood-streaked (not common)
3
Q
Chronic Infectious Disease
A
All colors/consistencies
Most in the morning
some blood-streaking
Occasionally lots of blood
4
Q
Carcinoma
A
Slight, persistent blood streaking
5
Q
Infarction
A
Blood clotted
large amounts of blood
6
Q
Tuberculosis Cavity
A
Large amounts of blood